Athletes are constantly looking for ways to do 2 main things: 1) increase performance 2) improve body composition. Metabolic flexibility is the ability of the body to use fat as the main fuel during low intensity exercise/rest and to also use carbohydrates to fuel intense training (1,2) If you can increase metabolic flexibility, you
Every quarter when I teach Exercise Physiology, I issue a challenge to my students to see if they can find a peer reviewed study asserting that in healthy people, too much protein will damage their kidneys. Can you guess what they find? Nothing, nada, zilch, zip. The data does not currently exist. Then how
“Yo, Bro – how much protein do I need?” I am sure you hear that question all the time. I sure do. While the long lengthy answer is always “it depends,” that answer is not very helpful or applicable, so let’s dive into the research and take a look. The biggest way to divide
Traditional therapies for traumatic brain injury are not enough. Could the historically vilified cannabis plant contain a solution? Despite standard therapies, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) contribute to about 30 percent of all injury deaths per year (1). In addition, it is common for TBI survivors to suffer long-term impairments in memory, hearing, vision, and
What up, comrades of chaos, from the sunburned sands of South Padre, Texas—a land of tequila fumes and dubious life choices! Your favorite brain-obsessed nerd is here, neck-deep in scientific sorcery, prepping for tonight’s spectacle: Tyson versus Jake Paul, a fight destined to be etched in the annals of absurdity. Are you watching this madness?
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a powerful tool for understanding your body’s stress and recovery patterns. However, to make the most of HRV tracking, it’s essential to approach it with the right strategies. Here are four key tips to help you get accurate readings, interpret the data effectively, and use it to optimize your
Welcome to the world of performance, where chaos is king, and the only thing standing between you and that PR is a concoction of science, grit, and a questionable amount of caffeine. Forget the half-baked gimmicks and overpriced “super supplements” your buddy’s been pushing on you—today, we’re diving into the real deal, the tried
Let me tell you something, amigo, health and performance aren’t just about how many carbZ you can shove down your gullet or how long you can grind on the treadmill before your legs turn to jelly. Oh no, my friend, it’s about survival in a world hell-bent on pushing you to the brink. ...And
Lately, I’ve been talking about how to inject variability into your lifestyle to make you a more robust / anti-fragile person with Rockstar recovery. How I arrived at this idea is based on the band Tool – one of the best bands of all time, bar none. https://youtu.be/hrcJz63En94?si=Ej7xtIi5D7q3zB8V If Maynard from Tool showed up
I've got something wild for you today as we're diving headfirst into a mind-bending study that could revolutionize the way we think about muscle growth. Buckle up my fitness freaky friend because this one's a rollercoaster! ⚛️ Ketone Alchemy and the Muscle Mystery We all know that protein is the golden ticket to muscle
